The main reason that Inter chose not to try and sell Alessandro Bastoni this summer is the technical ability he has that is unusual for a defender, according to a report in the Italian media.

As has been reported by FCInter1908, his ability to almost perform the role of a midfielder whilst still remaining defensively sound makes him a very rare type of player.

It would have been almost impossible to replace the Italian if he had been sold to make money this summer. Whilst many teams were linked, particularly from the Premier League, Inter never really thought that they would actually sell him.

He signed a new contract last season that keeps him at Inter and he has shown no suggestion that he is going to want to leave any time soon.

A good example of his ability is the cultured finish that he produced from range in the win over Lazio at San Siro in January 2022.